Internal Applicants | Physician Scientist Training Program

The University of Pittsburgh Physician Scientist Training Program (PSTP) accepts a small number of current University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine second-year medical students into the training program based on their outstanding scholastic performance and demonstrated progress in research pursuits during their medical school experience. Generally, between zero and two internal applicants are accepted into the program each year.

If you have questions about the PSTP application process or requirements, please contact

Blair Douglass, JD
PSTP Program Administrator
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
M250A Scaife Hall
3550 Terrace Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15261

Phone: (412) 624-6074
pstpAdmissions@medschool.pitt.edu

Information Session

The PSTP offers many info sessions where applicants can ask questions and learn more about the program from both students and staff. All applicants interviewing at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine will be invited to attend one of the approximately 50 info sessions held specifically for current-cycle applicants. These sessions take place between the last week of August and third week of December most Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 3:30PM ET. Scheduling instructions will be sent to applicants at the time they schedule their UPSOM interview.

Additionally, the PSTP frequently presents to undergraduate schools and research organizations. Please check out our outreach presentation calendar for more details.